HPK/Ramo Fall Short in Comeback Bid

HIFK's Janne Hauhtonen scored a power play goal with 4:41 left in the third period today to thwart HPK's comeback bid by a score of 4-3. Lightning prospect Karri Ramo took the loss in relief. Ramo, who entered the game at 8:09 of the first period down 3-1, held HIFK in check until HPK could knot the score at 3-3 midway through the second period. HPK pressed hard in the final frame logging 14 shots on goal, but it was not to be. Ramo stopped 16 of 17 in the defeat. His record now falls to 1-1 with a 1.09 GAA and a .957 save percentage.